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Resume & Job Correspondence. Chapter 19. http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/resume/resumetypes.html. Resume Sections. Contact Information Objective Statement Summary Statement Education Relevant Coursework Experience Honors/Awards Skills Activities/Organizations
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Resume & Job Correspondence Chapter 19 http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/resume/resumetypes.html
Resume Sections • Contact Information • Objective Statement • Summary Statement • Education • Relevant Coursework • Experience • Honors/Awards • Skills • Activities/Organizations • References (Does not belong on the resume)
Types of Resume • ChronologicalThis resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order. Most college students and recent graduates use this format. USE THIS FORMAT WHEN: • You have a solid and consistent record of progress Your strongest work experience is reflected in your most recent job. • Example of Chronological Resume
Types of Resume • FunctionalThis resume is organized around specific skills, experiences and accomplishments, and not on positions you have held. This format is recommended for the experienced level career changer and is rarely used by college students or recent grads. USE THIS FORMAT WHEN: • You are re-entering the workforce after a lengthy absence or little of your work history pertains to the job you want You want to highlight the background that is of interest to the employer. • Example of Functional Resume
Types of Resume • ScannableThis version of your resume can be optically scanned and placed into a computer data base to assist employers in reviewing resumes. TIPS TO MAKE A RESUME SCANNABLE: • Use plain white resume paper Do not underline or italicize Use filled in bullets or asterisks; do not use any graphics; Use Times New Roman sizes 11-16 point; avoid 10point. • Example of Scannable Resume
Types of Resume • ElectronicThis version of your resume is carried within the text of an e-mail message. TIPS TO MAKE AN ELECTRONIC RESUME: • Do not use tabs Left justify your resume Do not go over 65 characters per line Save resume in a plain text format. • Example of Electronic Resume
Do's and Don'ts • DO: Keep your resume to one page unless you have enough significant experience that it is necessary to go to a second page; • the second page should be fairly full and contain your name and contact information at the top. • Use good stock white resume paper. • Use an 11 point or 12 point font for the text and a 14 point or 16 point font for your name only. • Use bullets, bolding and capital letters to make sections of your resume stand out. • Make sure your resume has a professional and attractive appearance and that your margins are evenly distributed. • Check your resume and cover letter for grammar and spelling errors. • Have your resume critiqued by Career Services
Do's and Don'ts • List your references on your resume. • Use the first person "I" or "me" Lie or misrepresent your information Abbreviate (Exception: It can be used to describe a degree (B.A., B.S.) or state (NJ) when it is necessary to save space) • Use punctuation at the end of each bulleted description. • Include any personal information such as age, marital status or race. • Include negative information about yourself. • Mail your resume without a cover letter
Letters to Employers • Examples of Cover Letters http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/resume/resumeletters.html
Writing Letters • Examples of Different Kinds of Business and Technical Letters http://www.writeexpress.com/collection-letter.html • A Nice Link on E-mail etiquette (Netiquette) http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~davidt/email_etiquette.htm • A Nice Link on Writing Memos http://www.rpi.edu/web/writingcenter/memos.html
